Defense official disputes Iranian report of encounter with US warshipThe destroyer Fitzgerald had a "safe and professional interaction" with an Iranian helicopter while operating in international waters, the official said.By Riley Ceder8 weeks ago
Iran state TV says helicopter confronted US destroyer in Gulf of OmanAn Iranian state TV report said Iranian forces dispatched a helicopter to confront a U.S. Navy destroyer identified as the Fitzgerald on Wednesday.8 weeks ago
Five Navy ships now outfitted with augmented reality maintenance techThe new systems are designed to circumvent the costly need for subject matter experts to physically travel to ships to provide tech support. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 months ago
How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Fighting Fitz recently wrapped up its first post-collision deployment“The Fitz is back, and we’re focused on continuing to get better.”By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
How far has the US Navy come since the McCain, Fitzgerald collisions?Six officials with first-hand knowledge of the surface force then and now spoke to Defense News leading up to the anniversary of the McCain collision.By Megan Eckstein3 years ago